Ingredients

Nutritional Facts

Directions

Place sugar in an airtight container. Split vanilla bean lengthwise. Using the tip of a sharp knife, scrape seeds from the center into sugar; add bean. Seal container and shake until blended. Let stand, covered, at least 1 week. Use as regular granulated sugar, discarding bean as it loses it's flavor.Yield: 2 cups.

Originally published as Vanilla Sugar in Healthy Cooking
December/January 2013, p45